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Featured Event:
De Kooning at MoMA
All-Day Tour
Sat., Nov. 5 at 7 AM
Limited Availability!
Pirate (Untitled II)
Travel to New York City's Museum of Modern Art with art critic and adviser Judy Pomeranz to see the first major museum exhibition featuring the entire collection of works by Willem de Kooning.
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Inside Civil War Washington
Weds., Dec. 7 at 12 PM
How does present day Washington differ from that of the Civil War? Learn about the various wartime buildings that still stand and find out what life was like for those who lived and worked in the Smithsonian Castle in 1861.
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We invite you to participate in our upcoming Study Tours, which cover a wide variety of topics and are sure to engage the mind. Each small group is lead by an expert and offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Space fills up fast, so be sure to purchase early!
JUST ANNOUNCED: The holiday season isn't complete without a trip to the Smithsonian Gardens! Take a tour through the Ripley Garden and the Smithsonian Castle, where you'll see the beautiful holiday tree. You'll even get the chance to create your own botanical creations to take home!
COMING SOON: Step back into time and immerse yourself in the rich history of America. Join historian Ed Bearss on a few all-day tours focusing on the Battle of Yorktown, War of 1812: Bladensburg and Washington, and War of 1812: Baltimore and Fort McHenry.
Don't forget, members typically save 25%—40% on program event tickets.
Not a member? Become a Resident Associate member today to take advantage of this special privilege as well as many others. Learn more>>
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The Last Campaign and
Battle of Yorktown
All-Day Tour
Sun., Nov. 13 at 7 AM
Join military historian Ed Bearss on the battlefields of the 1781 Battle of Yorktown. Stirring explanations are given of some of the daring attacks on the British in what was one of the last major battles of the American Revolutionary War. Buy tickets>>
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War of 1812: Bladensburg
and Washington
All-Day Tour
Sat., Dec. 3 at 8 AM
Historian Ed Bearss leads a tour of some of the key sites in the War of 1812. Participants visit Bladensburg and trace the British army’s route into Washington, with stops at the Capitol and Lafayette Park.
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Smithsonian Gardens
Holiday Tradition
Daytime Tour
Wed., Dec. 7 at 10 AM
Bedecked in their holiday finery, Smithsonian Gardens welcome participants as they learn about history, and gardening from Cindy Brown, a Smithsonian Gardens education specialist. Afterward, participants create botanical crafts to take home. The tour is also offered on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10.
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War of 1812: Baltimore and Fort McHenry
All-Day Tour
Sat., Dec. 10 at 8 AM
Historian Ed Bearss leads a tour of some of the key sites in the War of 1812. Participants visit Ft. McHenry, Federal Hill, Hempstead Hill, and Fort Howard among other sites as they gain a better understanding of British movements and U.S.-British conflicts during the war.
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Enjoy Photography? Take one of our in-the-field Photography courses!
Photo Trekking:
Woods and Water Series
8-Session Course
Fri., Oct. 14 at 6:30 PM
This workshop is designed for photographers with some photographic experience who enjoy scenic hikes paced to optimize picture-taking opportunities. Build your portfolio while hiking along some of the mid-Atlantic’s most beautiful streams and dramatic waterfalls. Buy tickets>>
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